We hope to make setting up for the network at the party very easy. We will be using DHCP to assign IP addresses and a WWW page to distribute information, mods, maps, and anything else you might need access to.

Please take time to examine this page closely. In order to provide the fastest network possible, everyone needs to make sure they aren't creating problems. Following the bandwidth conservation rules will not only help your own connection, it will make everyone else's time more enjoyable as well.

For the sanity of the party staff, please prepare your machines before you arrive at the party. There will be plenty of problems without us having to help everyone configure their machines properly. Don't waste your own time by not being prepared.

• For simplicity, I will assume that you would remove everything except those things you need from the Network config under the Control Panel. Here are the things you should have (working) before you play.
  • Adapter:Ethernet Adapter
  • Client:Client for Microsoft Networks
  • Service:File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks
  • Protocol:TCP/IP

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• You will need to check the properties of the TCP/IP protocol. Basically you'll be reverting your IP settings back to a clean slate.
  • Enable DNS with these settings. Replace `iguana' with your machine's name.
  • Remove any Gateways
  • Disable WINS or switch it to "Use DHCP"
  • Enable DHCP
  • Set TCP/IP as default protocol
  • If your machine is setup for Internet Connection Sharing, disable it.

If you have a question about these instructions or have a suggestion, please e-mail us.